Mary P. Seelentag of Waukesha died Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Waukesha
Springs at the age of 66. She was born in Milwaukee on June 18, 1944, the
daughter of Gerald Sr. and Patricia (nee Taugher) Hekkers.

Mary attended Catholic Memorial High School, where she learned to type
90 words per minute (wpm) and take shorthand at 85 wpm. She started
working at a young age at the Waukesha Central Delicatessen before
becoming the secretary at Gimbelís Department Store, where she put her
typing and shorthand skills to good use. Mary was a lifetime member and
volunteer of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she met her very good
friend Gabriela Moersfelder, who is a pastoral associate. They have been
close friends for the past five years. Mary enjoyed expressing herself
through art, working with wood, fabrics, paper and various other mediums.
Her holiday artwork could always be found on her door as well as the doors
of the other residents on her wing. Mary was an outgoing person who always
enjoyed visiting with people and motivating them to explore their creative
side.

Mary is survived by her children, Kimberly Anne Kellerman of
Wilderville, Ore., Karrie LeAnne (Sean) McDonough of Valley Village,
Calif., and Robert Michael "Bobby" (Karen) Seelentag II of
Hollywood, Calif.; grandchildren; and her siblings, Thomas (Vicki) Hekkers
of Waukesha, Jeff (Mary Therese) Hekkers of Oconomowoc and Debra (Jeff)
Stenbach of Eagle. She is further survived by her sister-in-law, Nancy
Hekkers; her friend, Gabriela Moersfelder; along with nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Gerald Jr. and
Kevin.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass on
Thursday, June 16, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 822 N. East Ave.,
Waukesha. The Rev. Bill Key will preside. Graveside services will
immediately follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

The family extends a huge expression of gratitude to Gabriela, aka
Mighty Mouse, for her unwavering friendship and loving care for Mary,
believing God will reward her with a crown for her compassion, dedication
and understanding of Maryís needs.

For further information, please call Randle-Dable Funeral, Cremation
and Preplanning Services at 547-4035 or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com
to leave an online tribute.